Letters

Letter is a piece of writing, usually short on any one subject. Letter is any written message from a person or organization addressed to another person or organization.

You either choose to write a letter to a person or give a reply to another person’s letter. Whenever you choose to write a letter, you are primarily tested on how you can effectively write for others to understand.

It is in this lucid manner that this book will teach you how to write a letter.

It clearly explains the different types of letter. They are formal letter, semi-formal letter and informal letter. Letter has different formats. But the type of letter you intend to write determines the format that you would use to write such a letter.

It analyzes the formal letter. The formal letter has a distinctive format. It requires two addresses. They are the address of the writer at the top right corner of the page and the address of the receiver at the left side of the page. It contains a model formal letter.

It appraises the semi-formal letter. The semi-formal letter has a distinctive format. It requires the address of the writer positioned at the top right corner of the paper. It contains a model semi-formal letter.

It evaluates the informal letter. The informal letter has a distinctive format. It requires the address of the writer at the top right hand corner of the paper. It contains a model informal letter.

It identifies the techniques of writing memorable letters. It shows you the steps you should take while writing a letter-be it formal, semi-formal or informal letter.

And it explores the common mistakes that may occur while writing a letter. It highlights the distinctive guidelines used by the examiners for marking your letters.